New education secretary Ruth Kelly gave her first speech since taking office. Addressing the North of England Education Conference in Manchester, she pledged to 'increase the range of providers of education' and introduce 'competition' to decide who should run new schools. The Independent said Ms Kelly declared herself a 'parental champion', promising parents more choice of state schools.
Most premature babies born before 26 weeks will have learning and physical disabilities, according to a new British study reported in The Guardian.
Among those who survive, more than 40 per cent are likely to experience moderate or severe learning difficulties by the age of six.
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